So why do engineers need these MCUs? First, the MCUs need to achieve optimal efficiency and functionality. Texas Instruments enables them to do this with a cutting edge math engine. The C2000 is rooted in Texas Instruments 25 plus years of digital signal processing leadership, and has always had DSP instructions. The C2000 has also added a revolutionary parallel loop controller (CLA) and has introduced the VCU, essentially a DSP and system specific HW accelerator. Second, engineers need to add intelligence while reducing system cost and complexity. The F2806x enables this by adding new communications capabilities internally and externally. Most significant are the power line communications optimizations that are part of this device. Finally, engineers need to get their own products to market fast. With the software and code generation tools provided for customers in controlSUITE, and with real-world hardware application development tools, the C2000 gives engineers a huge head start by providing software and kits that resemble real-world implementations.